Pick of the Week – An event not to be missed!
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Friday, October 2
• At 4:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, Curator Lance Tawzer will present a Gallery Talk on “Work” relative to the “By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst” exhibit currently on display. How have Elmhurst people worked over time, and what were the early businesses? Join Tawzer in the second floor gallery. Free and open to the public. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457
• From 6-7:30 p.m., children ages 2-10 are invited to the Courts Plus Healthy Halloween Party for a pumpkin hunt, dancing, spooky crafts, healthy trick-or-treating and more. Ages 6-10 get a chance to use the Climbing Wall and Fit 4 Life Gym. Don’t forget to wear your costume! Info: epd.org or (630) 993-8900.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
• At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition hosts “Making the Most of Residential Recycling” at the Elmhurst Public Library, featuring Richard Vandermolen of Republic Services/Allied Waste, who will explain what can and can’t be recycled; which items are contaminants; how plastics impact the environment; and much more. Free and open to the public (Not an Elmhurst Library-sponsored program.)
• At 7 p.m., the Crestview Garden Club will meet at Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield. Featured will be a program on seed saving and seed libraries led by Vicki Nowicki, award-winning vegetable gardener, author, teacher and devoted environmentalist. Free and open to the public. Info: 630-408-7900.
Thursday, October 8
• Beginning at 12 noon, Elmhurst College will officially dedicate on of its gardens as a Monarch butterfly Waystation during a short ceremony. Alumna Sandy Fejt (Class of 2003) will talk about monarchs an their need for waystations. Light refreshments. Guests will receive seeds to plant at home. Free and open to the public.
• From 7-11 p.m., the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF) is holding its 2nd Annual Oktoberfest at Wilder Mansion. Tickets are $30 includes traditional beer-tasting, German-style bratwurst, sauerkraut, chips and a souvenir beer glass. Beer donated by Schamberger Brothers, Inc.; wine by Lynfred Winery. Adults-only, must be 21 or older to enter. Tickets can be purchased at ecaf4kids.org.
Friday, October 9
• While in traffic, watch out for people in yellow vests as the Elmhurst Lions Club takes part in its annual Candy Day fundraiser. Your donation helps the visually and hearing impaired.
Thursday, Oct. 8-Saturday, Oct. 10 (8 p.m.)
Sunday, Oct. 11 (2 p.m. curtain)
Elmhurst College opens its 2015-16 theater season with Godspell, the joyous retelling of the parables of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew through music and song. Show times at 8 p.m. each day except Oct. 11 (at 2 p.m.) at the Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St. Admission: adults/$7, students/$5; senior citizens, College faculty, staff/$6. To purchase tickets, call (630) 617-3005 or visit the box office, in the theater.
Sunday, October 11
From 12:30-2:30 p.m., the Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) will hold a special meeting at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Program will be Scottie May, whose son created Veggie Tales DVDs. After lunch with the kids, childcare for infants thru age 12 will be available during program. Free. Info: elmhurstcrc.org/she
Thursday, October 15
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., come to the Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center for Thirsty Third Thursday for a Beer Talk & Tasting. Learn more about Chicago’s beer history with “Beer Chicago” exhibit writer and beer guru Liz Garibay. Free for those 21 and older with photo ID. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457
Thursday, Oct. 15-Saturday, Oct. 17 (8 p.m.)
Elmhurst College opens its 2015-16 theater season with Godspell, the joyous retelling of the parables of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew through music and song. Show times at 8 p.m. at the Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St. Admission: adults/$7, students/$5; senior citizens, College faculty, staff/$6. To purchase tickets, call (630) 617-3005 or visit the box office, in the theater.
Saturday, Oct. 17
At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra opens its 55th season with Tony award-winning actor Brian Dennehy narrating Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait and Joseph Schwantner’s New Morning for the World. Season kick-off dinner from Uncle Bub’s Barbeque to be held in the ECRC Garden Room prior to the concert. Dinner seatings are at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Vegetarian option available.) Tickets are $30 per person or $50 for two people. Reservations required; visit elmhurstsymphony.org for tickets and information.
Saturday, October 24
From 1 – 6:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation will host the Windy City Pub Crawl, led by beer and tavern historian Liz Garibay. Make time to view the Beer Chicago exhibit at the Historical Museum. Tickets are $45/Foundation members, $50/non-members and includes coach bus transportation and a commemorative t-shirt. Food and beverage purchases are on your own. Must be 21 or older to participate. Minimum 10 participants, maximum 27. To register or for info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457.
Sunday, October 25
The Elmhurst Leos, the youth group of Lions Club, will hold its annual Family Fun Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lions Club Pumpkin Patch located at The Abbey, just west of York High School. Come out for family fun and games. Free event, although some activities carry a fee. Funds raised benefit the visually and hearing impaired.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Beginning in the York High School Commons at 6:30 p.m., the York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) will recognize and honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments, service and/or outstanding contributions to society. This year, eight Dukes of Distinction have been chosen by a panel of judges to be honored. The program is free and open to the public.
Ongoing programs:
• Beginning October 12 through Halloween, the Elmhurst Lions Club Pumpkin Patch will be available by The Abbey on St. Charles Road, just west of York High School. All sizes and shapes available, come out any time.
• “Beer Chicago,” on display now through Feb. 14, 2016, at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Take a look at beer culture, taverns, and breweries; learn about different beers brewed right here in Chicago; encounter the “bartender” at an interactive video kiosk. Admission is Free. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org
• A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.
• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: americanlegionthb187.org or 630-833-7800.
